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Please Remember in Your Prayers this Week
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DIOCESAN NEWS and EVENTS
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Diocesan Appointment
Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Eric Kregel as priest-in-charge of the Filipino congregation at St. Matthias Anglican Church in Edmonton, effective August 1, 2019. |
Diocesan Appointment
Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to appoint the Rev. Regula Brandle as diocesan Co-ordinator of Hospital Visitors effective September 1, 2019. |
Diocesan Appointment
Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to announce she has appointed Ms. Maryann Amor to a curacy in the Diocese of Edmonton which will begin at St. Luke's, Edmonton on September 1, 2019. |
Diocesan Appointment
Bishop Jane Alexander is pleased to announce the appointment of the Ven. Richard King as rector of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Edmonton, effective December 1, 2019. |
The Messenger September, 2019Stories and News from the Dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton The September, 2019 issue of The Messenger is available for download or to view digitally as a Flipbook The Messenger welcomes story ideas, opinion and photo submissions relating to news and events of the Athabasca and Edmonton dioceses. Content should be limited to 500 words. Pictures must be high resolution, a minimum of 1 MB (300 dpi), and include the photographer's name and a brief description of the subject. Submissions must be received by the first of the month, one month prior to the publication date (for example, October, 2019 deadline is September 1). Please send submissions to Editor Margaret Glidden: anglicanmessenger@gmail.com For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/blog/the-messenger-september-2019
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Bishop Jane's Upcoming Events
Whether she is visiting parishes of the diocese, leading and educating the community, providing pastoral support to clergy, or representing the diocese in the Anglican Communion, our Bishop is always on the move! Here are some of the upcoming events which Bishop Jane will be attending: August 25: Parish visit, St. Peter, Edmonton September 1-8: Anglican Consultative Council Standing Committee September 9-15: Jesus-Shaped Life conference September 16-20: House of Bishops For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/bishop-janes-upcoming-events--378
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$5 - 5 Ways - 5 SundaysSupport a Medical Initiative in Buyé It's back! Last year's September Coffee Fundraiser was so successful, we've decided to do it again. POSTER The Mothers' Union in our sister diocese of Buyé launched an amazingly practical initiative in 2018, helping senior citizens and less advantaged families to get a medical card, which gives them 80% medical coverage for a full year. The card costs about $5, but that is out of reach for many of the people who need it most. For more infomation visit:
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Season of Creation in YOUR parish
How is you parish marking the Season of Creation, September 1 - October 4? Send your ideas, events and pictures to churched@edmonton.anglican.ca and we will share them through the Synod Scene. |
Many Ways to Celebrate Season of CreationSeptember 1 to October 4 Season of Creation 2019 Celebration Guide The 42nd General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada voted to adopt The Season of Creation as an annual time of prayer, education and action. Beginning September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and running through October 4, the Feast of St. Francis (patron saint of ecology), Christians across the ecumenical spectrum are encouraged to join together in prayer for creation and environmental stewardship. This season is a special time for the Creator and each other. Some of us pray, some of us do hands-on projects, some of us advocate. We all protect creation. The momentum continues long after the season ends. By seeding ongoing prayer, changes in lifestyle and advocacy, the season grows hope in our communities each year. General Synod, as an example, also passed resolutions encouraging parishes and dioceses to curtail their purchase of single-use plastic products by 2023, and to support the new Global Goals for Sustainable Development which aim to end poverty, protect the planet and pursue the common good. Ways to Observe Season of Creation - Hold a sustainability event - Plant a tree - Hold an ourdoor service - Reduce your carbon footprint - For inspiration, read the inaugural issue of Epiphanies, a digital magazine produced by the staff of the Anglican Journal For more infomation visit: https://edmonton.anglican.ca/what-we-do/environmental-stewardship/pages/season-of-creation |
Imagine What You Could Do with $2500to address the climate change crisis The Anglican Foundation of Canada challenges your parish to respond by upholding our Baptismal Covenant: “to safeguard the integrity of God’s creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of the earth.” 20 grants of up to $2,500 each will be awarded to parishes or dioceses for projects that foster sustainability, reduce the carbon footprint, and plant the seeds for change for a greener Canada. Please see this link to the AFC website to find out more! For more infomation visit:
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Edmonton West/Yellowhead ACW RegionalSaturday, September 21, 2019 The Edmonton West/Yellowhead ACW Regional Meeting will be held September 21 at St. Timothy's Anglican Church, 8420-145 St, Edmonton. This year's theme is Care for the Environment - "The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it" - Psalm 24. For more info, please contact president Gen Ashwell: 780-486-2999; Secretary Joyce Sharum: 780-407-6002. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/edmonton-west-yellowhead-acw-regional/2019-09-21
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Synod 66God's Gift to the Church is YOU - Belong, Share, Love “This is my vision for our churches: that they become places of belonging, places of sharing, places of love." Jean Vanier, Befriending the Stranger All information about the 66th Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton, to be held October 4-5, 2019, is posted on the diocesan website at https://edmonton.anglican.ca/synod/66th-synod-2019 The following are highlights of Update #2, sent to delegates and appointees on August 13, 2019: *** PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL DELEGATES IN YOUR PARISH!*** Nominations and Elections for the 66th Synod Nominations are sought for positions on Executive Council, delegates to General Synod, delegates to Provincial Synod, the Court of the Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton, and Clerical and Lay Recorders for the 67th Synod. The guidelines for the nominations and the nomination form are posted here. If you know someone who is interested in the workings of the church within the diocese and beyond, please speak with them and nominate them. Or consider putting your own name forward. Online Registration https://synod66.eventbrite.ca Please complete by September 13, 2019. The cost for Synod is $50 for each delegate, lay and clergy. Parishes are asked to submit payment to the Synod Office, marked “Synod Delegates”. Cheques may be made payable to the Diocese of Edmonton. Do not pay on Eventbrite. Note: there is no cost to Appointees; Members of Executive Council, General Synod, Provincial Synod; and Diocesan Officers. Reports from Committees, Groups, etc. due September 6. Email to Margaret at churched@edmonton.anglican.ca. Notices of Motions should be received by September 6. Those received after this date, but before September 20, will be considered by the Resolutions Committee, but maynot appear in the Circular. For questions, email Canon Barbara Burrows, Secretary of Synod: Barbarab@edmonton.anglican.ca
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Lay Evangelists:New Formation Program Beginning this Fall We are currently looking for lay people in the Diocese of Edmnton who love Christ, want to help others come to know and love him too, and are willing to commit themselves to a two-year formation program (six Saturdays a year, plus some practical work in between sessions). We hope to begin a new formation program in early October. The attached documents (hover for link) describe what Lay Evangelists are, and how we plan to form them for their ministry. If you would like to find out more about this, please contact your rector and also the warden of lay evangelists, the Rev. Tim Chesterton (stmrector@gmail.com or 780-437-7231). |
A Weekend to Renew and Revive Your Faith
Register now for the next Cursillo Weekend, October 18-20, 2019 at Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert. It's an opportunity for anyone: singles, couples, and people at all stages of their Christian journey, to explore and expand your Christian life in a retreat setting through guided discussion, prayer, music and fellowship. If you've been to Cursillo before, please pray about who you can sponsor. If you would like to go but don't have a sponsor, email David Holehouse. Registration forms are completed by the applicant, a sponsor and your parish clergy. Email David or visit www.edmontoncursillo.ca for more information. Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited. |
Call for Cursillo Secretariat VolunteersHelp share the blessing of Cursillo with others Has Cursillo been a blessing in your life? You can help ensure other Christians have an opportunity to experience Cursillo in our diocese by joining the small leadership group (Secretariat) that plans our activities. We meet 6-7 times a year, and there's room for every talent: from number crunching, to community event planning, to social media managing to general brainstorming. If you value Cursillo and enjoy fellowship with coffee and a cookie, you have what it takes! Please contact Lay Director David Holehouse at dwholehouse@gmail.com to express your interest by September 1.
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A Common Word Christian-Muslim DialogueFeaturing Canon Scott Sharman as Guest Speaker A Common Word Alberta invites you to its annual Christian-Muslim Dialogue on Saturday, October 26. Featured guest speakers are Neveen Ayad and Canon Scott Sharman, Anglican Church of Canada Animator for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, will address the ways, as an Interfaith Community, we strive to create spaces for gatherings where we can engage with each other in order to overcome stereotypes. POSTER Tickets, $10, available on Eventbrite. For more info, visit www.acwalberta.ca
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Save the Date: Annual Bishop's Fund Dinner
The Annual Bishop's Fund Dinner, in support of clergy of the Dioceses of Edmonton and the Arctic, will be held November 13, 2019 at the Royal Mayfair, Edmonton. Guest speaker TBD. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/save-the-date-annual-bishops-fund-dinner/2019-11-13
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Indiginews
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Diocese of Edmonton Indigenous Ministries
Contacts: Resources: Please see the Indigenous Ministries section of the diocesan website for leaflets, web links and other resources to help you pray and take action for reconciliation. See also the Anglican Church of Canada Reconciliation Toolkit. For more infomation visit: http://www.edmonton.anglican.org/what-we-do/indigenous-ministries
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August 30 Deadline
There is a class action lawsuit for Indigenous (Treaty or eligible for Treaty Status) Canadians who were fostered or adopted into non-Indigenous homes between 1951 and 1991. The deadline is August 30, so please help spread the word if you know of people this may affect. The website for the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta provides presentations across the province to promote awareness, not only of the lawsuit, but of the impacts. Please see the attached pdf for more. For more infomation visit:
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Learn history they didn't teach you in schoolat Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 15495 Castledowns Road, Edmonton This is not another boring lecture, but an interactive activity designed to encourage reflection and a new understanding of Canada's roots and how we've arrived to where we're at today. This is useful for newer Canadians or anyone looking to understand more of our world around us. Participants are asked to bring a blanket that can lay on the floor. |
Amiskwaciwaskahikan:An Indigenous Community Gathering The Creating Hope Society of Alberta is hosting Amiskwaciwaskahikan: An Indigenous Community Gathering, Saturday, September 21, 11 am to 8 pm, at the Edmonton Intercultural Centre Gym, 9538-107 Avenue. For more information, contact Brittany: 780-477-7961 or email Indigenous.Liaison@creatinghopesociety.ca POSTER |
Orange Shirt Day EventFriday, September 27, 2019 The Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities invites you to join us at our Edmonton Orange Shirt Program event this Fall. This year’s event will be emceed by Alberta school students and include Residential School Survivors, Intergenerational Survivors, students from across the Province, officials from all levels of government and traditional entertainment. Please RSVP by responding to office@safeandcaring.ca by Friday, September 13, 2019. For more information, visit the Safe and Caring website, like us on Facebook or feel free to contact our office at 780-822-1500.
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Historic Apology
It was an historic moment in the journey of reconciliation between the Anglican Church of Canada and Indigenous people both within and outside the church: on July 12, outgoing Archbishop and Primate Fred Hiltz offered a heartfelt Apology for Spiritual Harm done to Indigenous people during the colonization of what we now know as Canada. Bishop Jane asks that this apology be read out in each parish in Edmonton diocese. See the apology in the link below and in the attached pdf.
A number of Edmonton diocese parishes have or plan to personally share the text of this apology with First Nations representatives in their area and with whom they have contact. If you would like information on how to do this, please contact the Bishop's assistant. For more infomation visit:
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Indigenous Response
On July 16, 2019, the Indigenous Elders of General Synod 2019 resonded to the Apology for Spiritual Harm spoken by Primate Fred Hiltz on the evening of July 12. Find the full text of their response at the link below and in the attached pdf. For more infomation visit:
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PARISH NEWS and EVENTS
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HTAC Fringe Ministry Provides Next-level Hospitality
For 10 days every August, an extensive network of community-builders from the three congregations at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (HTAC) provides next level hospitality to performing artists and their audiences. A team of 60-80 dedicated volunteers shows its passion and support of the arts community as part of the parish Fringe Festival ministry. This year the HTAC parish - offering three stages, a lemonade stand, tea room, concession and an outdoor play and cheer garden - is home to 16 live theatre and musical productions during the Edmonton International Fringe Festival. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/htac-fringe-ministry-provides-next-level-hospitality
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Cowboy Churchwith Bishop Jane as Guest Preacher - Sunday, August 25, 2019 Come and join us at St. Peter’s, 11035-127 St NW, Edmonton, for Cowboy Church on Sunday, August 25, at 10:30 am. Bishop Jane will be Guest Preacher for this Bluegrass Gospel style service, followed by food, fun and fellowship in the hall. POSTER
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Manna Market Anniversary!Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Come help us celebrate the first anniversary of Manna Market on Wednesday, August 28th, from 2:00-4:00pm. One full year of providing greater food security to residents of downtown Edmonton is a great reason to hold a party! All Saints' Cathedral is located at 10035 103 Street, Edmonton. |
Start the School Year Rightknowing you are loved Calling kids, teens, university students, teachers - anyone who's going back to school - bring your backpack to Good Shepherd Anglican Church on Sunday, September 1st at our 10:30am service to receive a special blessing and a reminder of how much God loves you. |
Introduction to Godly PlaySaturday, September 7, 2019 Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037-84 Ave, Edmonton, is hosting a Godly Play training event on Saturday, September 7. The cost is $25 for the day (includes refreshments), which is payable to Holy Trinity Anglican Church on the day of the event. Please bring a bag lunch. To register, by August 30, 2019, send attached form to the Rev. Danielle Lepine: email assistantcurate@holytrinity.ab.ca or call 780-433-5530, ext 102 For more info or questions about Godly Play, contact Ruth Lumax, Accredited Godly Play Trainer, at uchurch@incentre.net or 780-352-2157. POSTER / Registration / Agenda For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/introduction-to-godly-play/2019-09-07
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Tŷ Dewi – Raising the Roof!Concert in Support of the New Roof at St. David’s The band "Tŷ Dewi" will perform a benefit concert to raise funds for a new roof for St. David's Anglican Church, 8345-79 Avenue NW, Edmonton, on Friday, September 13, at 7pm. Admission is by donation with a suggested amount of $10-30 (donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt). There will be a licensed cash concession available during intermission. Please join us for this exciting event, featuring music by The Beatles, Spirit of the West, Sheryl Crow, Simon & Garfunkel, Coldplay and more. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/ty-dewi-raising-the-roof/2019-09-13
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Spare Hymn Books?
St. Paul Anglican Church in Edmonton is looking for some Common Praise hymn books. If you have any to spare, please contact their office.
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Lawnchair Church
This summer, the Rev. Maralyn Benay, deacon at St. Columba, Beaumont, invites all to join her for Lawnchair Church, an ecumenical communion service every Sunday, at 10 am, from May long weekend to September long weekend. Maralyn is located in Site 23 of the Whispering Spruce Campground, five KMs south of Pigeon Village on Highway 13. Turn south at Pigeon Village (corner of Blackbull Golf Course). Everyone is welcome! POSTER
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St. Matthew's Musical Theatre Group Seeking Black Robes
The musical theatre group at St. Matthew's Anglican Church in St. Albert is in need of black, snap-up robes of all sizes. If you have a robe to donate, please contact Meghan Dunlop at 780-566-9214 or email: missymtc39@gmail.com |
Ministry Opportunity: All Saints' Cathedral, EdmontonBishop Invites Applications for Dean and Rector The Diocese of Edmonton and All Saints’ Cathedral are looking for a Dean. You will be an experienced priest who will work closely with the Bishop, support the diocese and lead a large, urban parish. We are looking for a passionate leader who will guide us in deepening our fellowship and growing as Christians. we need you to support and guide the parish in intentional and transformative discipleship, missional growth, and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, as well as to support the numerous community based program the cathedral offers. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/ministry-opportunity-all-saints-cathedral-edmonton
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Ministry Opportunity: St. Luke's, EdmontonBishop invites applications for Rector St. Luke's Anglican Church in southeast Edmonton eagerly awaits your application for the position of rector. Our search committee is looking for someone who is ready to build on the energy in this congregation and take St. Luke's to its next level in spiritual and numerical growth. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/ministry-opportunity-st-lukes-edmonton
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Ministry Opportunity: St. George's, Fort SaskatchewanBishop Invites Applications for Part-time Priest The parish of St. George’s Anglican Church in Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a part-time priest who will provide leadership within the parish: guiding, educating and supporting parishioners to realise the Church’s Mission: “Serving Christ in Our Neighbours.” For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/ministry-opportunity-st-georges-fort-saskatchewan
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Ministry Opportunity: St. Paul's, LeducBishop Invites Applications for Rector St. Paul’s is a dynamic family sized parish in the Diocese of Edmonton and we are looking for a new rector. We seek a priest with at least three years of experience who is enthusiastic about growth. We have 60 families on the parish list. St. Paul’s would describe itself as a BAS-parish with blended traditional and contemporary music. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/ministry-opportunity-st-pauls-leduc
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Ministry Opportunity: St. Mary's, PonokaBishop Invites Applications for Rector The parish of St. Mary’s, Ponoka in conjunction with the Church of the Epiphany, Rimby, is searching for a joint rector to nurture and guide our parish of all ages towards deeper spiritual growth, community development and outreach. For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/news/ministry-opportunity-st-marys-ponoka
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Tell Your Story!
Any special services, end-of-summer barbeques or church picnics in your parish? New events or activities planned for fall? We love to share stories from all corners of the diocese. Please send your promotions, your pictures and write-ups (they don't have to be long!) to churched@edmonton.anglican.ca and we will be happy to post them with your church information on the diocesan web-site and in the Synod Scene. Look forward to hearing from you! |
BEYOND the DIOCESE
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EndPoverty Edmonton August Newsletter
See EndPoverty Edmonton's latest newsletter for info about upcoming community-building events such as: - the 2019 Fall Homeless Connect which will take place at the Edmonton Convention Centre on Sunday, October 6 - United Way’s re-imagined Campaign Kickoff - Lunch 'n Learn with Dr. Evelyn Forget, author of Basic Income for Canadians: The key to a healthier, happier, more secure life for all - Survey for a Response Model to Hate Crimes
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Ecumenical Prayer Service for Care of CreationStar of the North, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Caretakers of God’s creation are invited to an evening service of prayer at Star of the North Retreat Centre, 3A St. Vital Ave., St. Albert, on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. Free will offering. More info at www.starofthenorth.ca. POSTER For more infomation visit: http://edmonton.anglican.ca/events/ecumenical-prayer-service-for-care-of-creation/2019-09-04
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Following Sacred PathwaysRegister by August 29 We extend a special invitation to you to consider Following Sacred Pathways: Walking Together in Faith – a six-month spiritual formation program designed for those seeking a community within which to grow in self-awareness, deepen one’s relationship with the Divine and explore practices to support one’s spiritual journey. The program includes monthly group gatherings plus retreats and workshops. For more details, click the button below or see the attached brochure. For more infomation visit:
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Providence Renewal CentreSoul Food for Summer 2019 Take a retreat at home all summer long. Each week through July and August, Providence Renewal Centre will post a suggested activity and meditation in the "What's New" section of its website. This week's reflection (check later this week if it hasn't been posted yet) is based on Luke 12:49-53. It's a challenging passage that starts with Jesus saying, “I have come to set the world on fire..." Take some time to reflect on the "fire" in your own life. See also the PRC September-February Program Guide. For more infomation visit:
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Now Accepting Applications
The Studion School for Spiritual Direction is now accepting applications for its next cohort of students beginning in March, 2020. The Studion is a two-year, part-time training in the ministry of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition and is included as a public access course of King's University in Edmonton. Click here for application forms on The Studion website. Email thestudionschool@gmail.com for more information. |
Exploring Contemporary Christian Spirituality: Origins and DiversityThe King's University Public Access Course The King’s University “Exploring Contemporary Christian Spirituality" public access course will be co-taught by Dr. Christopher Peet, David Goa, and Faith Nostbakken. It will examine contexts, development, and how they have led to Christian spirituality today. Public access, non-credit courses are offered at a reduced rate ($155), and you do not need to be a King's student to register. This course, which runs Thursday nights, September 3-December 6, will discuss psychological research documenting the effects of spirituality, as well as consider the relationship between contemplation and other forms of spiritual discipline. For more information and to register, visit https://www.kingsu.ca/programs/public-access/christian-spirituality. |
Renovaré CanadaCertificate in Spiritual Formation and Leadership Renovaré Canada is offering a two year certificate course in spiritual formation, with a third year option for leaders who want to take it further. The course involves on-line work and two gatherings each year at Queen's House Retreat and Renewal Centre in Saskatoon. POSTER For more infomation visit:
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SorrentoBC Retreat Centre Seeking Staff The Sorrento Centre has sent out its summer newsletter, and the main focus is the need for two important staff positions going into the fall and winter. Click below for all the details! For more infomation visit: https://mailchi.mp/74da0d43fd45/sorrento-centre-mid-april-update-2362061?e=c4ef794926
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